Quaterly Bulletin – Volume 12

5 Aug 2025

The Health Ombud releases investigation findings into the treatment, complications and deaths of psychiatric patients in the Northern Cape hospital

Pretoria – The Health Ombud, Professor Taole Mokoena, has released the findings of an investigation into the treatment, complications, and deaths of psychiatric patients at the Northern Cape Mental Health Hospital (NCMHH) and the Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital (RMSH). The investigation revealed that two patients died, and another underwent craniectomy and remains bedridden. The investigation […]

30 Jul 2025

The Health Ombud releases investigation findings into the treatment, complications and deaths of psychiatric patients in the Northern Cape hospitals

The Health Ombud, Professor Taole Mokoena, will release the findings of an investigation into the treatment, complications, and deaths of psychiatric patients at the Northern Cape Mental Health Hospital and the Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital. This investigation addresses cases involving the death of two patients and inadequate medical care for another. The investigation was initiated […]

23 Jul 2025

The Health Ombud releases findings of the investigation into the allegations of a patient denied provision of care at the Motherwell NU 11 Clinic

Pretoria. The Health Ombud Professor Taole Mokoena released the findings of the investigation into the allegations of a patient denied the provision of care at the Motherwell NU 11 Clinic in the Eastern Cape Province who later died at the Motherwell Police Station Community Service Centre (MPSCSC). The investigation report issued is in terms of […]

13 Dec 2023